Vizio M550NV 55" RazorLED LCD Preview

By Tony Leotta — April 02, 2010

Vizio 550NV 55” RazorLED LCD

Summary

Product Name: 550NV 55” RazorLED LCD
Manufacturer: Vizio
Review Date: April 02, 2010 01:05
MSRP: $1829.99
First Impression: Pretty Cool
The Vizio M550NV Razor LED is an LED backlit LCD HDTV that uses advanced technology to deliver quality, detailed picture and create a few features that save energy.

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Specifications

Model #: M550NV

Size: 55"
Viewable: 54.64" diagonal; 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Tuner: ATSC/QAM
Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Signal Compatibility: 1080p (FHDTV), 1080i, 720P, 480P, 480i
Colors: 1.06 Billion @ 10bit
Computer Support:
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1
Brightness: 450 nits
Response Time: 8ms
Viewable Angle: 178/178 degrees (horizontal/vertical)
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.63mm (H) x 0.63mm (V)
SRS TruSurround HD: Yes
SRS TruVolume: Yes
SRS TruSurround XT: No

INPUTS (REAR)

INPUTS (SIDE)

OUTPUTS (REAR)

SPDIF Digital Optical: 1
Stereo Audio: 1
Headphones:

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Smooth Motion: No
LED: Yes - edge lit
Picture-in-Picture (PIP): Yes
Picture-outside-Picture (POP): Yes
Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee: Yes
V-Chip: Yes
3D Comb Filter: Yes
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down: Yes
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation: Yes
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding: Yes
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes via RF or Composite Video
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component VGA or HDMI
Color Temperature: 5400K, 6300K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Speakers: Built-in 15W x 2 Speakers
Panel Lamp Life (typical): 50,000 Hours
Voltage Range: 100~240Vac at 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 125W(avg), 0.93 Standby
VIZIO Remote Control: Bluetooth Universal Remote VUR10

WEIGHT

Gross: 92.59lbs
Net With Stand: 73.41lbs
Without Stand: 66.36lbs

DIMENSIONS

With Stand: 55.36"W x 34.11"H x 12.24"D
Without Stand: 55.36"W x 31.41"H x 1.99"D
Packaging Dimensions: 60.16"W x 38.39"H x 15.00"D

CERTIFICATIONS CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B

COMPLIANCES ENERGY STAR 4.0, ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A

WALL MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS

Hole Pattern: VESA standard 400mm X 200mm
Screw Size: M8
Screw Length: 20.0mm
Screw Pitch: 1.25 mm

VIZIO WARRANTY One Year Parts & Labor Free Lifetime Technical Support

VIZIO’s M550NV 55” Razor LED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps puts the best of the web right on your TV screen, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos and more with just the push of a button! With built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n) and a customized Bluetooth® universal remote with a slide out QWERTY keypad, the M550NV boasts sharp detail with full 1080p high definition and RazorLED™ backlighting for brilliant clarity all in a razor thin design.

This stylish HDTV delivers superior audio using SRS TruSurround HD and SRS TruVolume for advanced virtual surround sound, and has four HDMI ports to connect up to four HDMI devices to your HDTV. The M550NV also exceeds ENERGY STAR 4.0 Guidelines to reduce energy consumption and has built-in ambient light sensing technology, which automatically adjusts backlight levels to the brightness of its surroundings.

Audioholics hasn't yet done a formal review of this product, but we wanted to get as much information as possible to our readers in order to help them make the best possible purchasing decisions. If possible, we will provide additional info or even a product review at a later date.

For more information, please visit: http://www.vizio.com/flat-panel-hdtvs/m550nv.html

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Tony is our resident expert for lifestyle and wireless products including soundbars. He does most of the reviews for wireless and streaming loudspeakers and often compares soundbars in round ups and helps us cover the trade shows.

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